Biomedical Sciences

University of Leeds

Become an expert in biomedical sciences a rapidly growing area developing solutions to a range of challenges linked to maintaining health and wellbeing at each stage of life. You’ll gain an integrated knowledge of the human body, how its organs, tissues and cells work together to keep you healthy, and what goes wrong in disease. Explore cutting-edge research in areas such as regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug discovery, cancer biology and dementia. You’ll be part of an engaging learning experience, informed by our research and delivered by world-leading academics. Staff in our school are leaders in the disciplines of biomedical sciences – including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biochemistry and microbiology – with many working in conjunction with other disciplines such as medical engineering, advanced materials science, computing and robotics. Our focus will be on preparing you for the workplace. You'll undertake an independent capstone or research project, bringing together the knowledge and skills developed throughout your degree.This 3-year BSc can also be converted into an integrated Masters (MBiol) with an optional additional year of specialist training, subject to suitable academic performance and availability. You would study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project within one of the major research laboratories in the School of Biomedical Sciences or an appropriate period of work based practice.Course highlightsDesigned to give a broad scientific foundation and key graduate skills for those interested in biomedical sciences.Explore cutting-edge biomedical research delivered by world-leading researchers.Delivered using inspirational, engaging and inclusive approaches. Develop the key skills and attributes you’ll need to become one of the next generation of thinkers, innovators and leaders, equipped to make a positive difference in a complex and ever-changing interconnected world.Across the first two years of the course, experimental skills modules teach you to identify problems, and design and conduct experiments to find answers to key biomedical questions.The opportunity to undertake an independent capstone research project under the supervision of a field-leading academic, further developing key skills and attributes that will set you apart in both the competitive graduate job market and/or when seeking to commence a Master’s degree or PhD.Our year in industry programme allows you to gain experience working with organisations, developing new skills for your CV.Experience life and learning in a different country through our study abroad programme, where you'll gain fresh perspectives and develop skills valued by employers.Flexible degrees Biomedical sciences is a broad-based degree within the School of Biomedical Sciences, which provides significant flexibility to choose what you wish to study.Some of our programmes share a common first year which means that at the end of year 1, there are opportunities to transfer on to other suitable and related degree courses, subject to approval. Additional degree courses may be available depending on your academic background.Wellbeing and supportThe University of Leeds features an extensive network of excellent services dedicated to you and your wellbeing. We are here to help throughout your time in higher education, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed. For more information on the different facets of support you will have access to, please see our Wellbeing and Support page.Wellbeing afternoonsHere at the University of Leeds, we are acutely aware that teaching is only part of a healthy, engaging university lifestyle. Activities which contribute to your wellbeing are vital, and so we have created Wednesday Wellbeing Afternoons.These afternoons are a period of time with as much teaching as possible removed t